Geotechnical Staff Engineer

Come Join our Team • Sterling, VA

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About The Position

Froehling & Robertson, Inc., (F&R) has been proudly engineering stability in the country since 1881. In addition to being one of the oldest independent testing/engineering companies, F&R is also a minority-owned business offering competitive compensation/benefits and a positive work environment designed around the philosophy of mutual respect for all! Our shared F&R/Employee values include: Safe & Healthy Work Environment, Value & Respect for F&R Employees and Clients, Trustworthiness, Technical Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and Financial Success. We're always on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals who are not afraid to get their boots and hard hats a little dirty from an honest day's work. Come be a part of this talented and dedicated team. Join stability. Apply now! Who we are looking for: F&R is looking for a Geotechnical Staff Engineer! This position will provide professional geotechnical engineering services on a variety of public and private sector projects including: buildings, bridges, roadways and pavements, retaining and shoring structures, underground infrastructure, storage tanks, towers, slopes and embankments, dams and other civil works projects. Services will be performed during both the design and construction phases of projects. What you’ll be doing: Specific duties include, but not limited to: Work with other members of the geotechnical services department including geologists, technicians, drill crews and sub-consultants to deliver exceptional results. Prepare geotechnical project work scopes, budgets, and proposals. Plan and coordinate field exploration programs including site reconnaissance. Perform soil and rock classification. Plan and coordinate geotechnical laboratory testing programs. Perform geotechnical engineering analysis, calculations, and computer modeling. Develop geotechnical engineering design parameters and recommendations. Prepare geotechnical engineering reports and deliverables. Manage geotechnical engineering projects, including project schedules, budgets, and invoicing. Communicate with existing and potential clients. Conducts field logging and supports drilling program for a variety of projects. What you need to have:

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical, or related field
• Typically 0-4 years of experience preferred
• Proficient with writing and reviewing technical reports.
• Valid Driver's license with insurable driving record.
• Able to travel locally to/from project sites.
• Able to work extended hours when workload dictates.
• Able to effectively communicate with internal and external clients through in-person, written, verbal, and electronic methods.
• Must be willing to participate in and pass F&R’s pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening and driving record

Nice To Haves

• EIT license preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with other members of the geotechnical services department including geologists, technicians, drill crews and sub-consultants to deliver exceptional results.
• Prepare geotechnical project work scopes, budgets, and proposals.
• Plan and coordinate field exploration programs including site reconnaissance.
• Perform soil and rock classification.
• Plan and coordinate geotechnical laboratory testing programs.
• Perform geotechnical engineering analysis, calculations, and computer modeling.
• Develop geotechnical engineering design parameters and recommendations.
• Prepare geotechnical engineering reports and deliverables.
• Manage geotechnical engineering projects, including project schedules, budgets, and invoicing.
• Communicate with existing and potential clients.
• Conducts field logging and supports drilling program for a variety of projects.

Benefits

• In-House continuous training
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 401K retirement
• Company Cell Phone
• Company vehicle provided for commuting to/from job sites

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees